It’s been a rainy few weeks in the Philippines and yesterday was no different. But those who have found themselves stuck in Manila’s traffic should be thankful they were at least not in the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) yesterday which quickly turned into a “river” because of flooding.
This was caught on camera by Facebook user Romeo C Tagle who posted a video of the scene yesterday.
“ATM Subic bound SCTEX road. Dinalupihan section,” Tagle’s caption reads.
“This is disgusting,” a child can be heard saying in the video. Tagle also points the camera to a BMW whose wheels were already have immersed in the flood and looked immovable.
“Look, that one car is done for,” he says in Filipino.
The video has been viewed 2.4 million times. It has also gained 38,000 shares and more than 7,000 reactions since this article’s posting.
Because of the flooding, SCTEx was impassable for smaller vehicles such as sedans and mini-vans.
As of 07:59 PM, SUV's, Class 2 and 3 vehicle can pass the flooded area at KM 10 (Dinalupihan main line). Small vehicles (sedan / vans) CAN'T PASS. INGAT PO! @TRBph
— NLEX Corporation (@NLEXexpressways) July 22, 2018
According to SCTEX’s twitter account, the expressway only became passable for all vehicles at around 11pm.
SCTEX as of 11:10 PM. All vehicles can pass the flooded area at KM 10 Dinalupihan main line. Vehicle may exit at Kalayaan gate. Drive Safely @TRBph
— NLEX Corporation (@NLEXexpressways) July 22, 2018
Apart from Tagle, other netizens also posted about struggles with the SCTEx. Some asked authorities if they can pass the area, while others also posted photos and videos.
https://twitter.com/faulkergirl/status/1020922986566582273
Subic – dinalupihan sctex road towards manila 545pm #flood pic.twitter.com/h9qL7e9ef1
— Carlos Loinaz (@mansellosx) July 22, 2018
#JosiePH grabe baha sctex pic.twitter.com/7FlYNlgweV
— Rose Ramos (@RoseRam04095078) July 22, 2018
https://twitter.com/KYLAMELlSSE/status/1021031277749604352
Tropical depression “Josie” has left the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) but continued to bring in rains until this morning.
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, they are currently monitoring a low-pressure area that could enter the PAR today.
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